National Republican., 1887-05-25

The school board met last night for the
purpose OF revising the rules governing the
schools, and, as amended, the teachers are
to be divided into five classes, including
tubassistants.
No acting teachers are to be appointed
hereafter, and no teacher Is 10 be appointed
to grade unless she has certificate OF
that grade, except In case Of death, resigna-
tion, or when temporary appointment is
TO be made, provided that there are no GER
tlhcate-holders OF the vacant grades at the
time. II was also provided that all substl-
tute appointments shall be made from the
certlflcate-holder and on the order Of ex-
cellence determined at the previous exami-
nation so long as unsupplied holders OF GER
tihcates were available.
Holders of subassistants' certificates may
be appointed substitute teachers In any
schools until the end OF the school year.
The discussion OF the question OF what
were subassistants, their duties, &C., re-
yealed the fact that there were no such
teachers as assistants, and the matter was
referred to the committee on rules TO de-
eide the best classification OF subassistant
teachers. II was suggested that such
teachers be classified and the names now IN
use be dispensed with.
Mr.. johnson asked for the Interpretation
Of the rule requiring supervision OF the
children by the teachers during reces
times. He wanted to know II the teachers
were required to leave the building during
the noon recess. The board suggested that
the teachers be notified that their duty was
to be In the building and to look after the
children as best they could, whether In or
out of building.
A knotty question arose for discussion,
namely, could substitute teaching grade
for which she held no certificate be paid
the salary Of the teacher Of that grade, to
grades This talk grew out OF an amend
ment made by Mr.. johnson, altering the
rule governing the pay Of substitutes. The
amendment was ordered printed and laid
over for future meeting. The rule gov
ernipg the leave OF absence OF teachers for
year led to much discussion.
Mr.. johnson referred to case Of lady
teacher who was dropped from the rolls,
though she returned and applied for her
| position.
Mr.. Ross made the nomination Of lady,
| Miss White, who was not out Of the service
l OF the District, but was on leave Of absence
for one year, the same being granted by the
board.
Mr.. Fish moved that Miss White be
| restored to the rolls. The motion was car
ried, and Miss White was placed on the
rolls at $3.50 per annum.
Mr.. Curtis offered the following:
whereas, from certain published reports In
the newspapers OF the city OF proceedings oi
| several local divisions OF "citizens commit
| tees" grave allegations have been from time
| to time made as to the management of the
| public schools; and
whereas such allegations give rise to and
keep in existence an agitation. which irupairs
tho efficiency of teachers and is, thu refore,
detrimental TO the pupils; and
Whereas y is the earnest desire Of this board
our rs Schools he &c 70 which end we are are Wiling G te
listen to any and all suggestions coming from
citizens when such suggestions haye In view
ne ~ % 9. me-
forming Of old: therefore,,
Resoired, That the president Of the board be
Instructed 70 correspond with the president OF
the central citizens committee, inviting con
ference Of representatives OF the committee
with this board TO discuss any changes which
may appear to be needed, or defects In the
Mr.. Fish offered resolution that parents
guardians, and others be invited to visit
the schools and also attend the school
/ board meetings.
| Mr.. Darlington, speaking OF the charge.
preferred against the commissioners In ref
ence to the selection Of school sites, alluded
to the fact that all the particulars con
nectd with the same bad been made public
The citizens interested In the matter, ht
said, failed to make suggestions until tht
entire matter was settled.
The resolutions as offered were adopted
Mr.. Darlington read a communication
from DR.. r. Finley Hunt asking for the ust
Of rooms in the Franklin school building
for the exhibitions Of dental and ora
surgery In connection with the internationa
medical congress, which meets here Sept.
next. The request was granted. Severa
requests for the use Of school buildings 70
Sunday school and church purposes wer
referred.
The report to make grammar school ses
sions after June be from Il. m. to / p. IN
was rejected.
On motion, all amendments to be offere
| to the rules by the members were orderet
to be handed In and printed for use at tn
next meeting.
| The hoard then adinurned